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Marsh launches 12th global energy hub in Mumbai
Marsh has launched its 12th global energy hub in Mumbai to serve the risk and insurance needs of the growing oil and gas sector in the region.
Lorega hires ex-Keelan Westall development manager
Lorega has hired Sam Purcicoe from broker Keelan Westall as business development manager for the north of England.
Autonet offers online support to prospective van buyers
Autonet Insurance has refreshed its online offering to provide customers with tips on what to look for before purchasing a second-hand van.
Colosso joins Howden as non-executive chairman
Former Heath Lambert chief executive Adrian Colosso is returning to the insurance market as non-executive chairman of Howden Broking Group.
Jelf to set up managing general agency as it pays maiden dividend
Jelf is to set up a managing general agency offering products to members of its Purple network as the company plans its first acquisitions in five years.
View from the Top: Opportunities for intermediaries
Brokers can strengthen their position by harnessing the data their insurer partners demand, says Will Price.
Market moves: Willis reshuffle and new Marsh Asia-Pacific CEO among biggest changes
This week represented a big seven days for the broking community, with key changes at Willis and Marsh.
Review of the Year: Brokers - A bumpy ride
Brokers have experienced a somewhat tumultuous year, with imminent regulatory changes, big-name departures and the ongoing financial crisis all leaving their mark on 2012. What next for the sector?
Your Say: Barriers to change
There are barriers to be broken down before the market can fully embrace entirely web-based systems, says Phil Race.
Brokers turn to unrated insurers for high risk clients
Towergate's decision to sign a £70m underwriting deal with Gable is evidence of a change in market perception on unrated insurers and an increasing willingness to use them, industry players believe.
MGAs dubious on risk transfer consultation
Managing general agents suspect the FSA may have finalised new rules on risk transfer prior to closing its recent consultation.
Post Claims Club chair's monthly missive: whiplash, flooding and nappy changing
Apologies for my tardiness with regards the lack of a November blog, but I was otherwise engaged with the birth of my first child.
Zurich rolls out online home product
Zurich has launched a new own-brand home insurance product which will be administered through a strategic partnership with its subsidiary Endsleigh.
Biba and Aviva back MoJ whiplash consultation
The British Insurance Brokers Association and Aviva have become the latest insurance bodies to back the whiplash consultation from the Ministry of Justice.
Thompsons welcomes MoJ omission of EL and PL claims from whiplash consultation
Personal injury law firm Thompsons Solicitors has welcomed the government's decision not to include all personal injury claims, such as employers' liability and public liability, in its whiplash consultation proposals.
Ink plans January network launch
Giles subsidiary Ink Underwriting is to formally launch its new broker network, Compass Broker Partnerships, in January.
Higos swoops for Heath Lambert finance director
Intermediary Higos Insurance Services has named Heath Lambert's group finance head Nigel Thomas as its new finance director.
Giles boosts presence in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Giles Insurance Brokers has made four additions to its expanding team in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Julian James to quit Lockton
Julian James is to resign as chief executive of Lockton International and will leave the firm at the end of January.
MoJ whiplash consultation calls for PI small claims limit extension
The Association of British Insurers has responded favourably to the publication of today's government whiplash consultation, which states that the RTA small claims court limit should be increased to £5000.
Aon Hewitt appoints global benefits leader from Mercer
Aon Hewitt, the human resources solutions business of Aon, has appointed Janine Heijckers-van den Nieuwenhuysen as global benefits leader for EMEA.
Towergate Underwriting makes four regional hires
Towergate Underwriting has appointed four regional development underwriters to provide local, face-to-face underwriting for a small panel of key supporting brokers.
Marsh becomes first global broker to gain chartered status
Marsh's UK operation has been granted chartered insurance broker status by the CII.
JLT Re nabs Aon broker
JLT Reinsurance Brokers has appointed Thomas Dubecq as partner.